Freddie Green
Jazz, Musical Artist
1911 – 1987
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Who was Freddie Green?
Frederick William "Freddie" Green was an American swing jazz guitarist. He was especially noted for his sophisticated rhythm guitar in big band settings, particularly for the Count Basie orchestra, where he was part of the "All-American Rhythm Section" with Basie on piano, Jo Jones on drums, and Walter Page on bass.
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- Born
- Mar 31, 1911
Charleston - Also known as
- Green, Freddie
- Freddie Greene
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Mar 1, 1987
Las Vegas
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on July 23, 2013
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